The 7-year-old Hohneck is not only one of the top trotters in Europe, he is also the most sought-after stallion in France, where he has covered 183 mares this year.
Author: by Karsten Bønsdorf, USTA Senior Newsroom Correspondent
Northfield moves Friday post time to accommodate Summit County Fair
In order to accommodate the 20-race Summit County Fair program on Friday (July 26) at MGM Northfield Park, the Home of the Flying Turns is moving post time to 5 p.m.
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Qualifiers at Illinois State Fairgrounds on Wednesday (July 24)
Qualifiers will be held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on Wednesday (July 24). Post time is 11 a.m.
Bet On Big Joe closes the show at The Red Mile
The Red Mile opened the season in front of a large crowd offering over $400,000 in purses, with camel and ostrich races, and many other activities as well. The card featured the Kentucky Proud Series finals, eight races each carrying a purse of $50,000.
Hillexotic brings $239,000 at onGait.com
World champion and millionaire Hillexotic 1:50.2f sold Saturday afternoon at onGait.com for $239,000.
Trio of freshmen remain undefeated in Ohio Sires Stakes
The second leg of Ohio Sires Stakes action for 2-year-old pacers took to the track on Sunday (July 21) at MGM Northfield Park. Four $65,000 divisions were contested, two for the colts and two for the fillies. Three of the four divisions saw repeat winners.
OHHA to livestream from Lake and Shelby County Fairs
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will continue its 2024 Ohio County Fair racing season with livestreaming coverage from the Lake County Fair in Painesville and the Shelby County Fair in Sidney beginning on Tuesday (July 23).
Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts grateful for defeat of bill
A bill that was introduced as a result of the FY25 budget proposal by the Governor and Senate of Massachusetts which would have severely impacted the Race Horse Development Fund in the state, was defeated last week.
Spirit Day generates record handle at Plainridge Park
The 2024 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot card at Plainridge Park that was held on Sunday (July 21) turned out to be the most successful at the windows in the seven-year history of the event.